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The Best Of Depeche Mode Volume 1
''The Best of Depeche Mode Volume 1'' is a greatest hits album by English electronic music band Depeche Mode, released on 8 November 2006 by Mute Records. The album consists of select Depeche Mode singles from their then-25-year career, as well as the previously unreleased track "Martyr"—recorded during the ''Playing the Angel'' sessions—which was released as a single in late October 2006. The album has sold over one million copies in Europe alone and has been awarded the IFPI Platinum Europe Award. Track listing # "Personal Jesus" – 3:47 ('' Violator'', 1990) # " Just Can't Get Enough" – 3:43 ('' Speak & Spell'', 1981) # "Everything Counts" – 4:01 (''Construction Time Again'', 1983) # "Enjoy the Silence" – 4:15 (''Violator'') # "Shake the Disease" – 4:52 ('' The Singles 81>85'', 1985) # " See You" – 3:58 (''A Broken Frame'', 1982) # "It's No Good" – 5:59 (''Ultra'', 1997) # " Strangelove" – 3:47 (''Music for the Masses'', 1987) # " Suffer Well" – 3:53 (' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Depeche Mode
Depeche Mode are an English electronic music band formed in Basildon, Essex, in 1980. The band currently consists of Dave Gahan (lead vocals and co-songwriting) and Martin Gore (keyboards, guitar, co-lead vocals and main songwriting). Depeche Mode, originally formed by the lineup of Gahan, Gore, Andy Fletcher (musician), Andy Fletcher and Vince Clarke, released their debut album ''Speak & Spell (album), Speak & Spell'' in 1981, bringing the band onto the British New wave music, new wave scene. After founding member Clarke left following the release of the album, they recorded ''A Broken Frame'' as a trio. Gore took over as main songwriter and later, in 1982, Alan Wilder replaced Clarke, establishing a lineup that continued for 13 years. The band's last albums of the 1980s, ''Black Celebration'' and ''Music for the Masses'', established them as a dominant force within the electronic music scene. A highlight of this era was the band's June 1988 concert at the Rose Bowl (stadium), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Personal Jesus
"Personal Jesus" is a song by English electronic music band Depeche Mode. It was released as the lead single from their seventh studio album, '' Violator'' (1990), in 1989. It reached No. 13 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 28 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The single was their first to make the US Top 40 since 1984's " People Are People", and was their first gold-certified single in the US (quickly followed by its successor, " Enjoy the Silence"). In Germany, "Personal Jesus" is one of the band's longest-charting songs, staying on the singles chart for 23 weeks. In 2004, "Personal Jesus" was ranked No. 368 in ''Rolling Stone''s list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time", and in September 2006 it was voted as one of the "100 Greatest Songs Ever" in ''Q'' magazine. "Personal Jesus" was rereleased as a single on 30 May 2011 for the Depeche Mode remix album '' Remixes 2: 81–11'', with the leading remix by the production team Stargate. The song has been covered by numerous a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Strangelove (song)
"Strangelove" is a song by English electronic music band Depeche Mode, released on 27 April 1987 as the lead single from their sixth studio album, ''Music for the Masses'' (1987). It reached number 16 on the UK Singles Chart, number two in West Germany and South Africa, and the top 10 in several other countries, including Ireland, Sweden and Switzerland. In the United States, it reached number 76 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and was the first of nine number ones on the US Hot Dance Club Play chart, where it stayed for three weeks at the top. The original single, though successful, did not seem to fit with ''Music for the Masses''s darker sound, so Daniel Miller remixed the track for subsequent inclusion on the album. Alan Wilder, in the Q&A section of his Recoil website, writes that the band felt the single version was "too cluttered" and was the reason Miller's remix was commissioned. Miller expounded on this in the ''Music for the Masses'' re-master documentary DVD, stating ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ultra (Depeche Mode Album)
''Ultra'' is the ninth studio album by English electronic music band Depeche Mode, released on 14 April 1997 by Mute Records. It was the band's first album following the departure of Alan Wilder, who had become disillusioned with life in the band. Wilder's departure and lead singer Dave Gahan's drug problems, which culminated in a near-fatal overdose, had caused speculation that Depeche Mode was finished. ''Ultra'' was the first album the band recorded as a trio since ''A Broken Frame'' (1982); it was also their first where the band members were not involved with production, with these duties being handled by Tim Simenon of Bomb the Bass fame. Though not directly supported by a full-length tour, it was promoted via a brief series of concerts promoted as Ultra Parties. The album debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart and at number five on the US ''Billboard'' 200. By April 2006, it had sold 584,000 copies in the United States. In 1999, Ned Raggett ranked the album at numbe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
It's No Good
"It's No Good" a song by English electronic music band Depeche Mode, released on 31 March 1997 as the second single from their ninth studio album, ''Ultra'' (1997). It was commercially successful, reaching number-one in Denmark, Spain, Sweden and on the US ''Billboard'' Hot Dance Club Play chart. Additionally, it managed to climb into the Top 10 in Finland, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Scotland and the UK, where it peaked at number five. On 15 May 1997, the band went on ''The Tonight Show'' with Jay Leno and performed the song, a recording made available at the official Depeche Mode website. The B-side is an instrumental, called "Slowblow". Critical reception Larry Flick from '' Billboard'' stated that the song is "considerably more low-key" than their "more caustic" previous hit, " Barrel of a Gun". He added, "In fact, this is the single that diehard Depeche Mode disciples have been starved for, in that it somewhat revisits the stylistic days of "Master and Servant". The music ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Broken Frame
''A Broken Frame'' is the second studio album by English electronic music band Depeche Mode, released on 27 September 1982 by Mute Records. The album was written entirely by Martin Gore and was recorded as a trio after the departure of Vince Clarke, who had left and formed Yazoo with singer Alison Moyet. Alan Wilder was part of a second band tour in the United Kingdom prior to the release of ''A Broken Frame'', but had not officially joined yet and does not appear on the album. Critical reception and legacy Writing in ''Smash Hits'', Peter Silverton observed that ''A Broken Frame'', in contrast to the group's early post-Clarke singles which he thought showed "a lack of purpose", "makes a virtue of their tinkly-bonk whimsy". In contrast, ''Melody Maker'' wrote that, although "ambitious and bold", "''A Broken Frame'' – as its name suggests – marks the end of a beautiful dream", a comment on the departure of main songwriter Clarke. Reviewer Steve Sutherland considered the s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
See You (Depeche Mode Song)
"See You" is the fourth UK single by Depeche Mode, and the first Depeche Mode single written by Martin Gore. The single was released on 29 January 1982 and was later included on the band's second album ''A Broken Frame''. Background The single launched a small world tour, with extra band member Alan Wilder, although he did not contribute to the song or the album. There are three versions of "See You" – the 7-inch single version (3:55), the album version (4:34), and an extended 12-inch version with a longer intro (4:50). The "Extended Version" and the "Album Version" are almost the same. The "Album Version" fades out about 20 second before the 12-inch remix does. The B-side to "See You" is "Now, This Is Fun". The extended version has a longer bridge in the middle and an extended ending, with Dave Gahan sometimes shouting "This is funny!" instead of "This is real fun!" Before release, "Now, This Is Fun" was called "Reason For Fun". The video for "See You" was directed by Julien ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Singles (81-85)
The Singles may refer to: * ''The Singles'' (Basement Jaxx album) by Basement Jaxx * ''The Singles'' (Bikini Kill album) * ''The Singles'' (Blank & Jones album), 2006 * ''The Singles'' (The Bluetones album), 2002 * ''The Singles'' (Chisato Moritaka album), 2012 * ''The Singles'' (1991 The Clash album) * ''The Singles'' (2007 The Clash album) * ''The Singles'' (1992 Corey Hart album) * ''The Singles'' (Dannii Minogue album) * ''The Singles'' (Edguy album) * ''The Singles'' (Eminem album), 2003 * ''The Singles'' (Feeder album) * ''The Singles'' (Goldfrapp album), 2012 * ''The Singles'' (Hall & Oates album), 2008 * ''The Singles'' (Icehouse album), 1996 * ''The Singles'' (Inspiral Carpets album), 1995 * ''The Singles'' (Jars of Clay) * ''The Singles'' (Mike Oldfield EP), 1981 * ''The Singles'' (Phil Collins album), 2016 * ''The Singles'' (Pretenders album), 1987 * ''The Singles'' (Soft Cell album) * ''The Singles'' (Tullycraft album) * ''The Singles'' (The Who alb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shake The Disease
"Shake the Disease" is a song by English electronic music band Depeche Mode, released as a single on 29 April 1985. "Shake the Disease" was one of two new songs on the 1985 compilation albums ''The Singles 81→85'' and ''Catching Up with Depeche Mode'', along with the band's subsequent single "It's Called a Heart". Song information Band member Alan Wilder felt this song captured the essence of the band, saying that "there's a certain edge to what we do that can make people think twice about things. If we've got a choice between calling a song 'Understand Me' or 'Shake the Disease', we'll call it 'Shake the Disease'. There's a lot of perversity and innuendo in our lyrics, but nothing direct." Music video The music video is the first Depeche Mode video directed by Peter Care, and features a camera trick that makes the band members appear to slowly tip over. It was shot in the London borough of Hounslow, London. Between May and July 1985 the video was performed on 10 television p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Enjoy The Silence
"Enjoy the Silence" is a song by English electronic music band Depeche Mode. Recorded in 1989, it was released as the second single from their seventh studio album, ''Violator (album), Violator'' (1990), on 5 February 1990. The single is certified Gold in the US and Germany. The song won Best British Single at the 1991 Brit Awards. "Enjoy the Silence" was re-released as a single in 2004 for the Depeche Mode remix project ''Remixes 81–04'', and was titled "Enjoy the Silence (Reinterpreted)" or, more simply, "#"Enjoy the Silence 04", Enjoy the Silence 04". Background Songwriter Martin Gore created a ballad-like first version of the song, which the band took into the studio in 1989. At band member Alan Wilder's insistence, the song was re-worked into the up-tempo version released on the album. Release "Enjoy the Silence" was released as a single on 5 February 1990. It was initially released as a 7-inch single, 7-inch and 12-inch single, 12-inch vinyl single as well as a Cassett ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Construction Time Again
''Construction Time Again'' is the third studio album by English electronic music band Depeche Mode, released on 22 August 1983 by Mute Records. It was the band's first album to feature Alan Wilder as a member, who wrote the songs "Two Minute Warning" and "The Landscape Is Changing". The album's title comes from the second line of the first verse of the track "Pipeline". It was recorded at John Foxx's Garden Studios in London, and was supported by the Construction Time Again Tour. Background and themes In January 1983, shortly before the release of the " Get the Balance Right!" single, songwriter Martin Gore attended an Einstürzende Neubauten concert, giving him the idea to experiment with the sounds of industrial music in the context of pop. This album introduced a transition in lyrical content for the group. ''Construction Time Again'' would include a bevy of political themes, sparked by the poverty Gore had seen on a then-recent trip he had taken to Thailand. Tour The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Everything Counts
"Everything Counts" is a 1983 song by the English electronic band Depeche Mode from the album ''Construction Time Again''. A live version of the song was released in 1989 to support the band's live album '' 101''. Background and themes The single introduced a transition in lyrical content for the group. "Everything Counts" specifically addresses the issue of corporate greed and corruption in Britain, as the chorus sings of "grabbing hands" that "grab all they can". Perhaps surprisingly, the single was released at a time when the band itself was not under a formal contract with Mute Records (Gore publishes his songs under the name "Grabbing Hands Music"). In addition to "found" sounds used as samples, the single also samples a variety of musical instruments, such as the xylophone and a melodica (which Gore has been known to play on stage for the song). It was also the first song in the band's catalogue which includes both of the band's singers prominently (at different times). ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
